hijinks

high jinks

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-jingks]
- /ˈhaɪˌdʒɪŋks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-jingks]
- /ˈhaɪˌdʒɪŋks/

Definitions of hijinks word

noun hijinks boisterous celebration or merrymaking; unrestrained fun: The city is full of conventioneers indulging in their usual high jinks. 1
noun hijinks Tricky and/or humorous behaviour. 1
noun hijinks mischievous or playful activity 1
noun plural hijinks high jinks 0

See all 4 definitions of hijinks

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Origin of hijinks

First appearance:

before 1760

One of the 46% newest English words

First recorded in 1760-70; See origin at jink

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Parts of speech for Hijinks

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hijinks popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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Synonyms for hijinks

noun hijinks

misbehavior — improper, inappropriate, or bad behavior.
shenanigans — Usually, shenanigans. mischief; prankishness: Halloween shenanigans. deceit; trickery.
tomfoolery — foolish or silly behavior; tomfoolishness.
rowdiness — a rough, disorderly person.
buffoonery — Buffoonery is foolish behaviour that makes you laugh.

All 14 Synonyms of hijinks